thumping
|thump-ing|
B2
/ˈθʌmpɪŋ/
(thump)
heavy hit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thump' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'thumpen', where 'thump' meant 'to strike heavily'.
Historical Evolution
'thumpen' transformed into the modern English word 'thump'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strike heavily', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/02/03 11:21